LR 278 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Recognize the Nebraska Public Power District for its purchase of the two hundred acres of farmland

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) for purchasing 202 acres of farmland for over $5 million. The resolution acknowledges the purchase despite documented concerns: the land was appraised at $11,000/acre ($2.3M total) but bought at $25,000/acre ($5.1M), with the $2.7M difference paid by ratepayers. It references unresolved conflict-of-interest questions involving NPPD staff and a closed board meeting about the transaction. The resolution does not change policy or address the financial discrepancy but formally honors the purchase.
Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Legislature Passage
Jun 2025
Legislature Passage
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced May 22, 2025 Last action Jun 2, 2025
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Jun 2, 2025
Legislature · Passed
President/Speaker signed
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Jun 2, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Adopted
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May 22, 2025
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Eliot Bostar
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